Name: Limerick, its history and antiquities; ecclesiastical, civil, and military,from the earliest ages, with copious historical, archaeological, topographical, and genealogical notes
Author: Maurice Lenihan (1811–1895)

Franciscan Fathers in hired house during 1615 visitation

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1615

During Father Moroney's visit to Limerick in 1615, the Franciscan Fathers were residing in a hired house in the city. Moroney preached there and made a visitation of the place with the Provincial.

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Fatlier Moroney states that duiing his visit to Limerick in 1615, the Franciscan Fathers were residing in " domo conductitia" or a hired house in the city, and that he preached there, and made a visitation of the place with the Provincial.
On the 3rd of March, 1636, Edmond Sexten, son of the celebrated Edmond Sexten, died ; his funeral was solemnized for two days and two nights, and he was buried in the ancestral tomb in St. Mary's church, on Sunday the 5th, with " all the solemnitie the cittie and the countie made and could afforde".^ On the 23rd of June in the same year, being midsummer, St. John the Baptists', and all Sexten's tenements in St. Francis's Abbey, were wholly burned between the hours of two p.m., and day light, with the exception of " the house wherein Robert Coyne lyved".* The annalist adds that he " never heard before that any pt. of Limik. was ever burnt (to man's memorie) on the lyke night of St. John's". At the time of the confederation the Abbey church was in the possesion of the Franciscan Fathers, and again in the reign of James II. On the 3rd of October, 1687, the Franciscan Fathers once more took possession of their old church, which was consecrated by the Right Rev. Dr. Maloney, and which they rented on this occasion from Lieutenant Pery.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 376

Franciscan Fathers retake St. Francis's Abbey church in 1687

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1687

On 3 October 1687, the Franciscan Fathers once more took possession of their old church at St. Francis's Abbey, which was consecrated by the Right Rev. Dr. Maloney and rented on this occasion from Lieutenant Pery.

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On the 3rd of March, 1636, Edmond Sexten, son of the celebrated Edmond Sexten, died ; his funeral was solemnized for two days and two nights, and he was buried in the ancestral tomb in St. Mary's church, on Sunday the 5th, with " all the solemnitie the cittie and the countie made and could afforde".^ On the 23rd of June in the same year, being midsummer, St. John the Baptists', and all Sexten's tenements in St. Francis's Abbey, were wholly burned between the hours of two p.m., and day light, with the exception of " the house wherein Robert Coyne lyved".* The annalist adds that he " never heard before that any pt. of Limik. was ever burnt (to man's memorie) on the lyke night of St. John's". At the time of the confederation the Abbey church was in the possesion of the Franciscan Fathers, and again in the reign of James II. On the 3rd of October, 1687, the Franciscan Fathers once more took possession of their old church, which was consecrated by the Right Rev. Dr. Maloney, and which they rented on this occasion from Lieutenant Pery.
' These documents are extracted from Sexten's book in tlie British Museum.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 376

As the companion tells it

Coming up now through Limerick, a city with an old Franciscan story tied to St. Francis's Abbey. Back on the 23rd of June 1636, midsummer, St. John the Baptist's day, all the tenements of the Sexten family in St. Francis's Abbey were wholly burned between two in the afternoon and daylight. One house survived, the house where Robert Coyne lived. The annalist who recorded it said he never heard before that any part of Limerick was ever burnt on the like night of St. John's. Earlier that same year, on the 3rd of March, Edmond Sexten, son of the celebrated Edmond Sexten, had died. His funeral lasted two days and two nights, and he was buried in the ancestral tomb in St. Mary's church on Sunday the 5th, with all the solemnitie the city and the county made and could afford. The Abbey church was in the possession of the Franciscan Fathers during the time of the confederation, and again under James the Second. On the 3rd of October 1687, the Franciscan Fathers once more took possession of their old church. It was consecrated by the Right Reverend Doctor Maloney, and on this occasion they rented it from Lieutenant Pery.

French regiment garrisons Limerick

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1690

On 4 June 1690, a French regiment marched into Limerick to garrison it for King James against the forces of William.

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WiUiam's army now amounted to thirty thousand men ; and iu addition to these, early in March, 1690, four hundred Danes arrived at Belfast, anxious to take part in any warfare agamst those to "nhoui they had ever shown themselves rapacious enemies — the Irish. On the fourteenth of that month, five thousand French Infantry landed at Kinsale, with General Count Lauzun and the Marquis de Lery ; King James having sent back Major- General Macarthy and as many Irish. Indeed it was observed with pain that James was hastening his own ruin, and disgusting his Irish officers by an unjust preference of Frenchmen in the promotions he daily made. On the 4th of June a French Eegiment marched into Limerick to garrison it for King James, against the forces of "William, which at this juncture were hourly expecting the arrival from England of their darling, an event which took place at Carrickfergus on the 14th of the same mouth, when he came with an enormous force, in addition to that which had been previously at his service in Ireland. "William was congratulated by the Protestant clergy of the country, who were then in Ulster. At Belfast he stated that he had come to Ireland not to let the grass grow under his feet, and he made good his words, for the whole army got immediate orders to march into the field. He and Prince George, the Duke of Ormonde, and all the principal officers, went to the camp at Loughbrickland, and instead of allowing the soldiers to pass him in review, he at once went amongst them, examined each regiment critically, and gave such directions as he thought needful under the circumstances— he at once, by this means, won the confidence of the men.
He carried with him for his own use and the use of Prince George, moving

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 121

Garrison of Kilmallock takes prey of Loughgur

Loughgur · townland · Limerick · 1600

On 29 April 1600, the garrison of Kilmallock took the prey of Loughgur. Soon after, Barrett, Condon and the White Knight submitted to the President.

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On the 29th of April, 1600, the garrison of KilmaUock ^^took the prey of Loughgur,''^ and soon after Barrett, Condon and the White Knight submitted to the President.^ In the May of this year the President caused it to be understood that it was his intention to march to Limerick on the 6th of the month. The rebels consequently met in great numbers at Ballyhowra, and continued together for ten days ; then partly for want of food, and partly because they beheved the President would not or dare not pass that way, they separated.^
On the 21st of May, the President marched from Cork to near Mallow, and the next night near Kilmallock, the 24th to Bruff, where he left a garrison ; on the 25th he came to Limerick. On the 23rd, James Galdy,

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 68

George III proclaimed in Limerick

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1760

George III was proclaimed in Limerick by the Mayor, with the Corporation, guilds of trade, and grenadiers attending. The streets were lined with three regiments of infantry who fired three rounds at the conclusion.

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fl In this year George III. was proclaimed in Limerick by the Blayor. The Corporation, guilds of trade, and a company of grenadiers attended the ceremony. The grenadiers fired three rounds each time the proclamation was read ; the streets were lined with three regiments of infantry, who fired three rounds at the conclusion of the ceremonj'. White (iMSS.) states that this year the city of Limerick began to shew much better than it had hitlicrto done, and to have a wholesome air circulating in it, and this by means of throwing down the old walls, and opening all the avenues leading to the city. The throwing down of the houses on the side of Ball's Bridge was of vast use, as were also the other public improvements they were making in and about the city. The castle and guard-house on Thomond Bridge were thrown down tliis year, in order to enlarge the passage of the bridge. At the head of Pump Lane a new pump, worked by machinery, was sunk to a depth of sixty feet at the expense of Mr. Pery ; wlio also caused a canal to be cut nearly two miles in length, to convey the water from Drumbanny to the Irish-town, to cleanse the streets.
HISTORY or LIMERICK. 349

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Ginkle's army leaves 400 sick at Birr

Birr or Parsonstown · town · Offaly · 1691

Ginkle's army passed through Birr where they left 400 sick soldiers in hospital as they advanced toward Limerick.

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The whole body of Ginkle's army had marched through Borrisokane, where there had been a pretty Enghsh plantation, which was burned down the previous winter by the garrison of Birr, because they had no wish to have rapparees in such close proximity.^ They had passed through Birr, where they left 400 sick, &c. in hospital.'' On the 6th they proceeded to Nenagh, where they remained four days, for want of bread and other necessaries. The country was desolate, extreme difficulties were experienced in obtaining
' Storey. « Storey states that the Cow-boys in Kerry spoke Latin.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 141

Grant of Thomond to Thomas de Clare

Thomond · street · Dublin · 1275

Edward I granted Thomond to Thomas de Clare in 1275, an event which affected not only Limerick but the provinces of Munster and Connaught. Traces of the grant remain in the county to which de Clare gave his name.

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from Michaelmas in the 8th year of Edward I. to Easter in the 10th year of that king, Avas only £31 5s. 2d. — soon afterwards the trade and commerce of the city fell rapidly, whilst Galway as rapidly advanced. On Pipe Roll no. 17, the nett produce of the customs of Limerick, appeals to have amounted only to Is. 6d. for a period when in Galway it reached, for the same time, £18 4s. 5|d. We do not wonder that Mr. Hardiman, the historian of Galway, should boast of the comparatively flourishing condition of the city of the tribes ; but Limerick was not destined to remain always in a secondary position. In after years not only was Galway left behind in the march of commercial enterj^rize, but it was thrown completely into the shade. At this period the citizens felt aggrieved in reference to the salmon and eel fisheries of the Shannon, and sent forward a petition to the king which was promptly responded to. The fisheries continued to be a source of very great mterest ; and several important matters relatmg to them appear on the records during the reign of Edward I. which show the attention which was paid by the crown to them at this period, and the regular accounts sent on of the revenues, as well as the payments made to the bishop.^ Eobert de Saint Edmond obtained a grant of the weirs, &c., but after he had petitioned, his rent for them yearly was fixed at twenty marcs. The grant of Thomond by Edward I. to Thomas de Clare had its effect not only on Limerick, but on the province of Munster, and more so on the province of Conuaught. This event took place in the year 1275 ; and to this day traces of it are found in every part of the great county to which de Clare gave his own name — a name which in after years became historical and cherished in the warm affections of the Irish people. Limerick continned to progress, though Galway possessed more facihties as a port, and though so far back as the year 1277, Dermod More O'Brien of Tromra, county Clare, received twelve tuns of wine yearly as a tribute from the merchants of Galway " in consideration of protecting the harbour and trade from aU pirates and privateers, by mamtauiing a suitable maritime force for the purpose.''''^

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Harold family property at Pennywell held in trust during penal times

Pennywell · street · Limerick

The Harold family, one of the most ancient families in Limerick, held their paternal property at Pennywell House and Park in trust by Lord Milton during penal times. Several family members rose to high rank in the Bavarian and Saxon military service.

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* Harold.— This is one of the most ancient families in the city of Limerick, and is now represented by Daniel and Edward Harold, Esqrs. (who inherit the paternal property which in penal times was held in trust by Lord Milton). They are sons of the late Richard Harold, Esq. of Pemywell House and Park, and grand-nephew of General Baron Harold, of the -regiment of Keaingsfeld in the Bavarian service, who distinguished himself highly abroad, and received the different orders of the Holy Roman Empire. Several others of the family rose to the highest rank in the service of Saxony and Bavaria. The Danish forces having had a bloody conflict
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Harvie lands supplies at Limerick quay

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1600

Captain Harvie was directed to the quay of Limerick to land his cargo of supplies, providing timely relief that prevented the loss of the summer service.

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brother to the Lord Caliir and with his privity, by the treachery of an Irish sentinel, surprised the Castle of Cahir, but by way of set off, Owen Grace, the Governor of Loughgur Castle, delivered it up for a bribe, " not exceeding i,60." On the 30th of the same month, the President took Ballytarsney Castle, which the ward had deserted, and in which there was a great quantity of corn ; part of his army destroyed Owney ; the whole army then returned to Limerick, and garrisons were placed in Askeaton, Liccadownc, Kilmallock and Limerick.' Before the President departed from Limerick, the Earl of Thomond invited him to the Castle of Bunratty. Captain Gawen Harvie, who had sailed from Cork the day the President marched from that City, anchored in the Shannon, and brought with him, to the comfort of the army, money, munition, provisions and clothing for the soldiers ; a timely relief which prevented the loss of the summer service.^ The next morning, Captain Harvie was directed to go to the quay of Limerick, where after landing his charge, the President ordered him to go down the river with his ship and anchor opposite Glyn Castle, until he and the army had presented themselves before it. Dermot O'Connor, while the Sugan Earl lay in prison, took Ballyalinan, another Castle, belonging to Eory MacSheehy,^ and the president being in Limerick, O'Connor sent John Power, one of the ransoms, to tell him to draw all the forces he could gather to Kilmallock, which he did, and there the Lady Margaret after some days met him, in order that he should receive the sum of £1000 which was promised on the delivery of the prisoner. She told the President that Castleishin was besieged by the rebels, that her delay was occasioned by the dangers that lay in the road. The President proposed to raise the siege ; but before the army had moved a mile, a messenger came and stated that the Earl had been rescued that morning, and that he saw him out of the Castle.*
• Hibernia Pacata.

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Henry VIII grants St Mary-house monastery to Edmond Sexten

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1538–1539

In 1538-9, Henry VIII granted by Privy Seal to Edmond Sexten the Monastery, Priory or cell of St. Mary-house, its site and all lands, lordships, tithes and goods within the precinct of Limerick, as formerly held by Sir Patrick Harold, late Prior, with directions for the monastery's dissolution.

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3 A grant to Edmond Sexten by Privy Seal, to the King's well beloved servant Edmond Sextan Sewer of his Chamber of tlie Monastery, Priory or Cell of St. Mary-house, the cite ambit or ground thereof, and all Lordships, Manors, Lands, Advowsons of Churches, Tytlies, Chapels, Chantries, etc., spiritual and temporal thereto belonging, within the precinct of the city or in the county of Limerick, in as large and ample manner as Sir Patrick Harrold late Prior had the same together with the goods and utensils thereof, To hold to the heirs male of his body by the service of one Knight's fee, with directions for a Commission to issue for dissolution of said Monastery.— /nro//erf, EoUs Office, Dublin, 2dtk year of Henry VIII,
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Hubert de Burgo buried in Dominican Monastery, Limerick

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1250

Bishop Hubert de Burgo died on 4th September 1250 and was buried in the Monastery of the Dominican Fathers at Limerick. He had granted the church of St. Mary of Iniskesty to the Abbey of the Blessed Virgin at Keynsham in Somersetshire, England.

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The deed by wliicli lie constituted tlie dignitaries and canons was witnessed by the Lord Archbishop of" Cashel, by the Lord Bishops of Cork, Cloyne, Ross, Ardfert, Emly, Kilfenora, and Waterford, and three abbots, viz., tlie Abbot of Maggio, the Abbot of Suirey, the Abbot of Furness, the Archdeacons of Waterford, Killaloe, and Magfenin ; the Priors of the Monasteries of St. Catherine and St. Edmond, and the Dean of CasheL' In page 114 of the Black Book is the confirmation of the act of Bishop Donat, made by a successor, Edmund, Bishop of Limerick, but it bears no date. In the time of Donat, who died a.d. 1207, the ancient see of Inniscathay was united to Limerick. King John showed the greatest anxiety to conciHate the bishop and clergy of Limerick, not only by making restitution, but by conceding and confirming by royal charter further grants to the Church. The king employed Bishop Donat much in his affairs in Ireland, and he became very dear to him. On the 13th July, in the eighteenth year of his reign, John granted ten plough lauds in ierris de Omayle, or, as it is in another place stated, de terris de Omatjle, and in both places styled ^^prope Mungarett".^ King John continued to interfere with the appointment of the bishops. We find that in 1207, GeofFry, rector of Dungarvan, was strongly recommended by him to the dean and chapter of Limerick. The king wrote to Meyler Fitzhenry, Lord Justice of Ireland, who made an inquisition respecting the property of the church of Limerick,^ with instructions to procure GeofFry to be elected bishop. There is little doubt that the royal missive was complied with.'' By a MS. in the margin of Sir James Ware's original Latin manuscript, mention is made that Geoffry was Bishop of Limerick in 1217. (White's J\ISS.) By Alyler FitzHenry's inquisition (1201) it appears that the churches in the city of Limerick at the time were St. Munchin's, St. Bridget's, St. John's, St. Peter's, St. Martin's, St. Michael's, St. Mary Rotundus (supposed to be St. Mary Maijdalen's), and St. Nicholas's. Edmund, the successor of GeofFry, sat but a short time, having died in 1222. Hubert de Burgo, who had been Prior of the Monastery of St. Edmund king and martyr, at Athassell, county Tippcrary, which was founded by his relative William de Burgh, about a.d. 1200, was the nex bishop in succession to Edmund. He was consecrated in 1222. He had been deprived of the temporalities of his see, but the king restored them to him on the lltli March, 1222. (English style.) Hubert was a great benefactor to the cathedral, and its canons and vicars-choral. He built the College of the Minor Canons, north of the cathedral. He augmented the number of prebends. He granted the church of St. Mary of Iniskesty to the Abbey of the Blessed Virgin at Keynsham, in Somersetshire, in England; and dying on the 4th of September, 1250, he was buried in the Monastery of the Dominican Fathers at Limerick. A little before his death, according to Sir James Ware, the bishops of Ireland had formed

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 320

Inland Navigation re-opened after bank burst

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1814

On June 1st, the Inland Navigation re-opened after repairing the bursting of its banks on February 5th. Directors purchased the property from proprietors for £17,666 13s. 4d., two-thirds of the original stock.

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June 1st.— The Inland Navigation re-opened this day, after having repaired the bursting of its banks on 5th of February, The Directors of the Inland Navigation purchased the property of this branch from the proprietors for the sum of £17,G66 13s. 4d., two-thirds of the original stock ; each share consisted of £250, for which the Directors- General paid two-thirds, Xljli 13s. 4d.— original stock 100 shares, at £250 each, £25,500.
June 7th A luggage boat arrived from Dublin by the canal— the first that had come nearer

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 246

Inquisition of the 40 ploughlands of Limerick's liberties

Limerick · city · Limerick

An inquisition surveyed the 40 ploughlands held within the ancient liberties of Limerick city, listing tenants, rents, and holdings across numerous townlands on the northwest side. Eight ploughlands held by Richard de Clare were affirmed by tradition from ancient men to lie within the old and ancient liberties, though they answered no rent to the mayor and commonality.

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20s. yearly. Closinmackine, J a ploughland, held by D. White, at 10s. j'earh'. Ardnegallagh, otherwise Knockardegallagh, Caherdavy, Shanevolley, and Farrenconmary, 1 ploughland, held by James White, Thomas Comyn and Rory Omighan, at 20s. Irish yearly ; Ballygadynan, 1 ploughland, anciently held from the Mayor and by John Blunt, now held by John Arlhure at 20s. yearly rent ; Clonecannan, otherwiseCahernefinnellie,! plowland held by David Comyn and Edmond Comyn, at 20s. yearly rent ; Cownagh and Clonedrinagh 1 plowland, held by David Comyn, Eichard White and Tiege M'Shane at 203. j'early rent ; Ballymaughtenmore, Moylish, and Ballyinaughtenbeg, 1 plowland, held bj' Wm. Stritch, alderman, John Arthure and William White, merchants, at 20s. a year rent ; Trior's land lying north of Thomond Bridge, containing 15 acres, and Farrengkelly seven acres, both ^ a ploughland and parcel of the 40 ploughlands, which Prior's land is parcel of the former six ploughlands, of St. Mary's House, granted by the king's majesty to E. Sexten, and was held by the said E. Sexten, yielding no rent to the mayor ; Farrengkelly, the glebe land of the vicarage of or rectory of Kilaly, now in possession of Vicar of Kilaly, paying no rent to the mayor, &c. The yearly rent of the burgage within the said city is and always was only 20 marks — the king's mills, under one roof, in the west part of the city walls, betwixt the said Weir and the rock called Corrogower on the Shannon near the King'a castle were sometime held by the mayor, and the said mill is the mill for which £20 Irish parcel of the sura of Ixxviii six shillings and eight pence Irish, was accounted for in the Exchequer — that the said mills came into the hands of Queen Elizabeth who leased same to Richard Stretch, which mill is now held by William Stretch, alderman, by virtue of said lease ;* they find also that the following 8 ploughlands, parcel of the said 40 ploughlands, which eight ploughlands Richard de Clare did hold of the Kings of England as feoffee of the said mayor and commonality or otherwise, viz. Knocknishin containing 1 ploughland, held by the Earl of Thomond ; 1 ploughland in Ballycannan ; 1 ploughland in Cappagtiemore, which 2 ploughlands are also held by the Earl of Thomond ; Glanegrosse, 1 ploughland, held by Donogh Teighe O'Brien of Glanegrosse aforesaid ; 1 ploughland in Frybagh, held by Thomas MacNamara, Owen M'Mahone and others ; ^ a ploughland in Craltelaghmoell held by Donell M'Namara ffoyne ; ^ a plowland inCrallelaghneill held by Cowra MacLydda and James Rochfort, ^ a plowland in Castledonnell, alias Gallelaghmore ; J a ploughland in Quireenboy, which 2 last mentioned are held by the heir of Edward White, and that the aforesaid 8 ploughlands, parcel of the said 40 ploughlands, and held by the said Richard de Clare, do lie so near unto the said city, and answer no rent to the said mayor and commonality, are by tradition and hearsay, from ancient men affirmed to be within the old and ancient liberties and bounds first limited to the said city in the N.W. side of the said city. The inquisition bears the signatures of Fr. Aungier, and Jo. Davys.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 77

Ireton's fort built and bridge planned over Shannon

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1651

Ireton's fort, on one side of the city and still called by that name, was nearly finished, and materials were ready for building a bridge over the Shannon to preserve communication between besieging forces on each side. A resolution was made to reduce a castle occupied by defenders beyond Thomond Bridge.

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They all met in a tent between the city and Ireton^'s camp, where for several days, they dined together and treated of conditions. But having in the meantime got great expectations of relief, either by the successes of the king in Scotland, or by the cessation of feuds and discords among the confederates at home, who, if they joined in love, when their enemies joined in hate, would be far more able, more numerous and powerful than Ireton's army, insisted upon terms which Ireton^s commissioners would not accede to. The result was the conference broke up without result, and preparations for the siege went on more vigorously than before. A fort, which Ireton had been preparing on one side of the city, and called to this day Ireton^s fort, being almost finished, and materials being ready for building a bridge to be laid over the Shannon, to preserve the communication between the besieging forces on each side, a resolution was made by them, to reduce a castle which was occupied by the defenders beyond Thomond bridge. To effect this object, a battery was erected, and a breach having been made, Ireton
1 Arthur MSS. p. 78.

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Irish elk remains at Castlefarm and Rathcannon

Rathcannon · townland · Limerick

Bones and horns of the Irish elk were found at Castlefarm, Rathcannon, and Knockee. A perfect specimen from Knockee was sent by Archdeacon Maunsell to the Royal Dublin Society.

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Neither in the fauna, flora, nor sylva of tliis county is there anythinix that requires particular notice. Wood is scarce, thougli in this and tlie county Clare the county is famous for orchards, producing the cider called Cacagee. Two of these near Loughmore, have of late years been cut down. The eagles that once frequented Lough Gur are hardly ever seen now, and even the singing birds and other small birds have been nearly annihilated by the severity of past winters. The wild swans have forsaken the marshes of Cahcrcorney, Carrickee, and other parts of the county, and the flights of wild geese are no longer so numerous as of old. The county must have been formerly well wooded, if we are to judge from the oak, fir, beech, and other trees, which we find in the bogs, and which, from their bearing the marks of fire, seem to have been cut and burned by the natives. A " moving bog", like that which created such a sensation about 1822 near Clara, in the King's County, occasioned similar excitement at Kilmallock on the 7th of July, IfiDT. Bones and horns of the L-ish elk have been found near Lough Gur, at Castlefarm, Rathcannon, and at Knockee, one of which, a perfect specimen, Archdeacon Maunsell sent to the Royal Dublin Society. Flint instruments, including celts, spear heads, etc., have been found at Lough- Gur.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 444

James Creagh killed at Aughrim

Aughrim · town · Wicklow

James Creagh, a daughter's son of James Creagh of Limerick by Catherine, served as captain in Sheldon's Regiment and was killed at the Battle of Aughrim. His brother Sir Richard Creagh of Rochelle and a sister who died without issue were also children of the same marriage.

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Moronj' of Limerick, her name was Margaret Creagh ; she ^vas Creagh by father and mother- The said James Creagh had another daughter by Catherine who went to France, and was married to Richard Creagh of Rochelle ; he had issue as follows : — 1st, James Creagh, who was captain in Sheldon's Regiment and was killed at Aughrim, — 2nd, Sir Richard Creagh of Rochelle, and a daughter who died without issue. — Per Eleanor Stritch.
The above particulars of the ancient families of Whites, Bourkes, Stritches, and Creaghs, are copied from an old MS. in the possession of Miles Vernon Bourke, Esq. M.D. of Limerick, a descendant maternally of the Stritches.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 77

James Fitz-Morris fled from Inishcattery

Scattery Island · townland · Clare · 1574

In 1574, James Fitz-Morris, described as 'the archtrayter,' fled from Inishcattery beyond the seas. A great plague also affected Dublin that year.

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1574 James Fitz-Morris, the archtrayter, wet. fro. Inshcatty beyond ye seas. A great plage in Dublin. Sexten's Annals.
1755 (18 Eliz.) A swoord grattd. and borne before ye maior. Ibid.

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James O'Gorman born in Bunratty Castle

Bunratty Castle · castle · Clare · 1681

James O'Gorman (later Gorman), fourth son of Daniel O'Gorman and Mary Roche, was born in the Castle of Bunratty, County Clare, in 1681. He later lost his property and moved to Limerick in 1724.

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The prisoner was remanded, and a sentinel with a drawn bayonet quartered upon him in his narrow cell. His trunks also were taken from him. At nine o'clock on that night Colonel Cockell brought him the following sentence of the court-martial—" You are to be transported to Botany bay for life, to be sent off to-morrow morning at six o'clock, to pay a fine of £5000 to the king forthwith, or your entire property will be confiscated." When the' trial was ov"er Mr Arthur's witnesses, who had not been examined, were called in and severelv rebuked by the preisident as a revolutionary committee. This Mr.Hare, a permanent Serjeant, who had received Maume into his care and management, and who had deposed that Maume had written a certain letter from General Morrison's apartments to Mr. Peppard, which the sheriff declared had saved Mr. Arthur's life, was committed to jail without any charge or M-arrant, and on the next mornino- was tried and found guilty by the same court-martial of a breach of trust, in having permitted°Maiime to write that letter to Mr. Peppard. As Mr. Sheriff Llovd was conducting Hare to prison to which he was committed as well as dismissed from the office of permanent Serjeant, he told him explicitly, that that severe sentence was not passed upon him for having permitted Maume to write the letter, but because he had appeared too sanguine in favour of the prisoner Hare justified his obligation of obeying the summons : observing, that " had he not appeared the man would have been hanged." " To be sure he would," was the sherirs replv. " and had vou re- • mamed at home, the court would have overlooked it." An application was" made by Hare's son through Lord Matthew, for the liberation of his father ; which was acceded to But Colonel Cockell admonished the young man, that his father s was a serious breach of trust and grievous offence ; for the letter he had permitted to be written bv Maume had saved Sir. Arthur's life On the 20th of June Lord Cornwallis arrived in Dublin ; and it accidentally happened that a young gentleman of the name of Gorman,* a nephew of Mr. Arthur, lately arrived from London, * James O'Gorman (who was the fourth sen of Daniel O'Gorman and Mary Roche daughter of Phihp Eoche of Limerick), was born in the Castle of Bunrattv, Co. Clare, in 1081 • he lost his property, and went to live in Limerick in 1724, where he married Christina Harold third daughter of Thomas Harold and Alicia Enraght. He died in 173G. He had three sons and one daughter. His second son Thomas was born in 1724, and went to En'>-land in 1747 to claim for his relative Mrs. Margaret Daly Walsh, estates, as heir-at-law to Sheflield Duke of Buckingham, and succeeded in establishing her right. He afterwards established himself as a merchant in London. He died in 1800, and the mercantile house, a somewhat eminent one, was continued under the firm of Gorman, Brothers. He had fourteen children. The period at which lie dropped the O' was after he wont to London. The names of liis sons were Edmond Sexton Alicuthouse, Thomas Harold, James (Michael Arthur), William, Silvester, Charles, Jame^ Denis, Charles, 'Ihadeus, and George. It was James, we believe, that gave evidence for Mr Arthur. Edmond A. Gorman, Esq. of East Berghall, Suffolk, represents this family.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 232

James's army at Drogheda

Drogheda · town · Louth · 1689

King James's army, 20,000 strong, lay at Drogheda within a short distance of the enemy, supplying themselves with forage and corn.

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in giving a detail of the voyage, tlie first object wliicli Storey states struck his vision was the Mourne moimtainsj in Down, on which he remarks a famous monastery was placed on the top of one of the very highest of them in times of old ; and that, throughout his History, he appears to dwell with a pleasureable interest on the antiquities of a country to which he and his friends came to exterminate the ancient race which had fostered and protected monasteries and churches, until the oppressor and devastator arrived with sword and fire. Schonberg garrisoned Carrickfergus, burned the suburbs, marched to Belfast, again to Carrickfergus, where the garrison surrendered, back to Belfast, Avhere he returned unopened a letter sent to him by the Duke of Berwick, because it was not directed to the "Duke"' Schonberg. Newry was next burned, — the people ran in terror from their homes, which they left a prey in the hands of the spoiler. ^ They then marched to Dundalk, where they encamped, and where, wandering abroad, some of them met their death at the hands of certain Eapparees, who were numerous in the neighbourhood.^ King Jameses army, 20,000 strong, lay in Drogheda at this time, where they were within a short distance of their enemy, and where they supplied themselves with a sufficiency of forage and corn. The army (Jameses) subsequently encamped at the bridge of Slane, whilst William^s began their entrenchments, and Major-General KirFs fierce battalion greatly misnomered, "Lambs/' was ordered to march on Monday, the 16th, into the trenches.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 121

John Mothel of Kells Abbey succeeds as Bishop of Limerick

Kells · town · Kilkenny · 1426–1468

John Mothel, an Augustinian canon of the abbey of Kells in County Kilkenny, succeeded Bishop O'Dea by provision of Pope Martin V and was restored to the temporalities on 23 January 1426. He governed the see for nearly thirty-two years, resigned in 1458, and died in 1468.

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John Mothel, or perhaps more correctly John of Mothel, an Angustinian canon of the abbey of Kells, in the county of Kilkenny, succeeded O'Dea by provision of Pope Martin V., and was restored, according to Ware, to the temporalities on the 23rd day of January, 1426 (English style). He governed the see nearly thirty-two years; resigned it in 1458 ; and died in 1468. The Royal Irish Academy, in 1849, according to Dr. Cotton, became possessed of an ancient seal or stone, which was probably that of this bishop. It bears the rude figure of a bishop under the usual canopy, beneath which is another figure of a prelate with his pastoral staff. The workmanship of these is coarse. It is inscribed : —
SiGiLLu. Dni. Johs. Epi. Lymeensis.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 331

John Newport of Carrick given protection from quartering

Carrick-on-Suir · town · Tipperary · 1690–1691

A protection was issued stating that no officers or soldiers of the army were to be quartered upon John Newport of Carrick. Newport was one of William's followers, believed to be in the woollen manufacture.

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Those who could fly out of the country did so even before the balance inclined in favour of Wilham's arms. Passes were giving to some — among the passes Ave find one mentioned in the Southwell MSS., " for lady Mary Butler, abbess of a nunnery in Dublin, with the nuns to go to Flanders, July 23, 1690.^' This pass was given in the autograph of Sir llobert Southwell.^ Protections were also given — " No officers or soldiers of our army to be henceforward quartered upon John Newport, of Carrick."^ Estates were parcelled out to families — estates taken by the strong arm from the ancient })ossessors — as '' of Sir John Bellew, Lord Baron of Duleeck, and Dudley Bagnall, of Dunleckney, county of Catherlogh, in actual and open rebeUion against us, to Sir John Trevor, Thomas Pelham, and Henry Guy."* Kichard Bellew, commonly called Lord Bellew, was also attainted, but was pardoned April 1st, 1696. With all these rigors and cruelties, the Catholics were not put down in Dublin, or elsewhere, no more than they were in Limerick up to the horrible laws that followed the Treaty. William was every day raising complaints of the outrages, insolence, and daring of the rebelly papists ; and Sir Robert Southwell, on these complaints, writing to Colonel Floyd, governor of Dublin, states, " His Majesty being informed that several papists do walk the streets of Dublin with their arms, and some of them being of very illbehavour towards the Protestants while it was in their power ; His Majesty's ])leasure is that you disarm all that are papists in that place, and that you ]nake an example of half a dozen of the most insolent by clapping them up, according as you shall be informed of the most dangerous."^ There was no need of warrant, of bail, of the Habeas Corpus, of constitutional observance. It was sufficient to be a papist, of high or low degree, to constitute the professor of the old faith, a "rebeUy" monster, to have him thrown into some
' Army List. * Thorpe's Catalogue of the Southwell M.S.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 162

Kildare family parliamentary representation for Limerick

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1376

A member of the Kildare family, who served as a civic officer in Limerick, was representative for the county and city of Limerick in the parliament of Edward III held at Westminster in 1376.

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* One of this name (Kildare) was representative for the county and city of Limerick in the parliament of Edward III., a.d., l.S7(i, at Westminster.
[Between the Sextcn and Arthur, and the While JiSS. roll there is much discrepancy from 1357 to 14S3, which I have endeavoured as far as possible to adjust by a careful conipaiison of the lulls. In reading these confused accounts of the chief magistrates of Limerick, we are reminded ot what Vi\y says of those of Uome : — " Tanti implicant errores temporum et noniinum ut nee qui coiisules fueriut sucundum quosdam oruinares, nee etc". " So many mistaiies about persons and dates embarrass one, that you can neither tell who were consuls after others, nor", etc. However, there is nearly a perkct agreement in all the MSS. rolls from Hi<3 down to l(i36and 16G5, when S. and A. end. Arthur would appear to have had access to Sesten'sroU, whicli he margins some times with E. S. lie quotes ancient MSS. for his roll, Sir James \\'are, family monuments and i ecords, etc., etcj

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 399

King commands Limerick placed in Lord Justice's hands

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1205

In November 1205, King John commanded Walter de Lacy to put Limerick into the hands of the Lord Justice, because without it he could not keep the peace in Cork or Connaught. A writ had also been issued to build a strong castle at Dublin.

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On the 30th of August, 1205, a writ was issued to the Lord Justice, commanding him to build a strong Castle at Dublin, to defend that city and to preserve the King^s treasure ; and on the 2nd of November following, the King by Writ commanded Walter de Lacy to put Limerick into the hands of the Lord Justice, because without it he could not keep the peace in Cork or Connaught.^ In the same year a fierce dispute arose between the EngUsh
' Acts i Geo. IV. cap. 126. Loc & Pars. * See Black Book. ' Ibid.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 36

King John grants Castle Connell lands to William de Burgo

Castleconnell · town · Limerick · 1201

In 1201, King John granted William de Burgo five knights' fees called a Toth, in which Castle Connell is situated, about four miles east of Limerick. De Burgo was required to fortify the castle and restore it to the king if demanded in exchange for a reasonable substitute.

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• 1201, King John granted to William de Burgo 5 Knigbts' fees, called a Toth, wherein is seated Castle Connell, within 4 miles of Limerick, east, provided he fortified the castle, and was to restore it to the king if demanded, by getting a reasonable exchange for it. — Ware.
* In Pat. Roll. Mem. 23, No. 203, the grant to William de Braosa is set forth — " quae retinuimus in Dominico nostro, habenda donee Kegi placuerit."

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 34

King John grants Castleconnell to William de Burgh

Castleconnell · town · Limerick · 1199

In 1199, King John granted five knight's fees to William de Burgh, including the parish of Castleconnell, on condition that he erect a castle there. This was where the English first obtained a footing in Limerick.

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1199. King John granted five knight's fees to William de Burgh, including this parish, with a condition that he should erect a castle thereon.
Here and in the adjacent districts the English first obtained a footing in Limerick,

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 428

King John's Castle, Limerick — a premier Norman fortification

near King John's Castle · castle · Louth · 1200–1210

King John caused a castle and bridge to be built at Limerick. The castle, described as 'egregium castellum,' continues as one of the finest specimens of fortified Norman architecture in Ireland. The north-west tower is said to have been the first portion erected, and a constable was immediately appointed.

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The " Egregium CasteUum" continues to our own time to be one of the finest specimens of fortified Norman architecture in Ireland. The north-west tower is said to have been the first portion of the work that was erected. Nenagh Castle is said to have been built at the same time ; it too, is a noble military building in the Norman style. A Constable was immediately appointed to it by the King. The Castle is now used as an Ordnance store,
• Stanihurst. 2 Dr. Petrie in the Dublin Penny Journal.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 34

King's Castle and St. Francis Abbey reserved for assizes

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1609

The 1609 indenture reserved the King's Castle (Limerick Castle) with its precinct and the site of the late Franciscan abbey or monastery of St. Francis, as a place convenient for holding sessions and assizes for the county of Limerick.

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sheriifs and citizens of Limerick on the other part. Tliis important instrument sets out the ancient liberties and franchises of the city, and orders the the limits to be bounded by great stones or other notable signs. The charter was followed by a grant of mills and water courses, and lands in the county, to Sir James Fullerton.' Patrick FitzDaniel Arthur, was the first mayor under the new charter ; and William FitzMartin Creagh, and George White were the last of the bailiffs, and the first of the city of Limerick sheriffs. The indenture excepted and reserved his majesty's castle of Limerick, commonly called the King's castle, with the precinct thereof, one lower middle room under the common gaol of the said city, and all that the site of the late abbey or monastery of St. Francis, and all the pendances of the same, as a place convenient for holding sessions and assizes for the county of Limerick.
The rigors of the law M-ere now enforced with terrible vengeance — the alternative of apostacy or civil degradation was again offered to the citizens of Limerick, their magistrates, &c. as it was in other parts of the kingdom.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 74

King's Castle Limerick possessions recorded by inquisition

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1542

An inquisition at Limerick found that the King's Castle received ten pounds yearly from the city fee-farm, held two gardens on the south side of the island, enjoyed pasturage rights, and claimed customs of wheat, salt, herrings and oysters from ships resorting to the city.

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The inquisition taken before the king's commrs. at Lymerick the Thursday next after Shrofft Tuesday which was the 1 3th day of Februarii in the 33 yeare of our Sovereign Lord, King Henry the Eighth, by the jurors following, David White, alderman, Thomas Young, alderman, Patrick Fanning, alderman, Stephen Creagh, alderman, William Fanning, alderman, Dominik White, alderman, David Ryce, George Stretch, Andrew Harrold, Stephen Comyn, James Creagh, William Verdon, Rowland Arthur, Thomas Long, Humphray Arthur, John Comyn. Wee find that the king's castle hath by the yeare ten pounds of the fee-farm of the citty of Lymerick which £10 Mr. William Wyse doth receive yearly as constable of the said castle under the king. Item wee do finde that there are twoe gardines adjoyninge to the south side of the Ilande pertayneing to the said king's castle which the said constable hath. Item more wee finde that the pasture and grazeing of the said iland appertayne to the said king's castle. The inhabitants of the said cittie having their ingress and regress for their pastyme therein without any interruption or lett. Item more wee doo finde that there belongeth to the said castle tenn shillings a yearely rent to the He weare which lyeth on the cast side of Corballj'. Item, we fynde that there belongeth to the said castle of every ship resorting to the said cittie, with wheate or salt, being noe freeman's goods of the same citty, one measure of salte, and one of wheate and of every boath or galey laden with heareings or oysters, as is aforesaid, one hundred of heareing, and one hundred of oysters goe laden.
90 HISTORY OF LIMERICK.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 55

King's Island attacked and rebuilt

King's Island · townland · Limerick

King's Island in Limerick was attacked, and subsequently its gate and town were rebuilt with an inscription marking the event. The island was also subject to patronage claims and possession disputes extending into 1848.

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King's Island, attack on, 174, 175 ; gate and town rebuilt, 210, 748; inscription, 210; patronage on, 600 ; claim to, 501 ; progress for, 602, 505 ; possession of in 1848, 508.
King's mile, 138.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457

Last Constable of the Castle of Limerick

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1809–1842

Colonel Vereker, afterwards second Viscount Gort, was the last Constable of the Castle of Limerick, nominated by patent on 18th November 1809. He died 11th November 1842, when the feudal office, prospectively abolished by Act of Parliament, ceased to exist.

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The Right Hon Colonel Vereker, afterwards second Viscount Gort, the last Constable of the Castle of Limerick, was nominated bj' patent, 18th Nov. 1809, and died 11th Nov. 1842, when that feudal office, prospectively abolished by Act of Parliament, ceased to exist.
The Hon. William Cockayne was Constable of the Castle in 1799, when a grant was made to him and his successors for 99 \^ears, of the King's Island, Limerick. — See Patent, 8th July, 1799.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 35

Limerick election rioters imprisoned and released

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1858

Several election rioters were incarcerated following the contentious Limerick parliamentary by-election. They were subsequently liberated by the Lord Lieutenant on May 27, 1858.

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Mr. Sergeant O'Brien, M.P. for the city, being this year appointed one of the Judges of the Queen's Bench, his seat was vacated ; and an active canvass was instituted by Major George Gavin, of Kilpeacon, and John Ball, Esq., son of the late Right Hon. Nicholas Ball, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, for the vacancy ; both gentlemen being liberals, and of the same religious persuasion, Catholics. Strong feelings were aroused, and influential sections of the liberal party became divided into adverse camps. The result of the election, which ended on the 7th of February, favoured Major Gavin, who had a majority of 49 votes. On a petition instituted by Mr. Ball, however, a new election was ordered by the House of Commons. Major Gavin having been disqualified on this occasion on a charge of bribery, for which it was admitted he was morally, though not legally, irresponsible, Mr. James Spaight was taken up by Major Gavin's supporters to oppose Mr. Ball, who again entered the arena. At this election Mr. Spaight was returned, Mr. Ball, on the 3rd of May, having withdrawn without going to the poll. Several election rioters were incarcerated, but were liberated by the Lord Lieutenant on the 27th of May.
■■ On the 24th of May, John O'Connell, Esq., " the beloved son" of the Liberator, died at Kingstown. He had been some few years before member for Limerick. He was a man of distinguished abilities, an able writer and debater, and of the highest character in public and private life.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 298

Limerick halls rendered desolate after Jacobite defeat

Limerick · city · Limerick

The poem laments that the halls of Limerick are rendered desolate and the fair ladies who kept company are gone, capturing the aftermath of the city's fall.

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4 The halls of Limerick are rendered desolate. And the fair ladies who kept us company ; Kody is now in command of the fleet,
And Donocha* of the yellow hair is stripped of his territories.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 124

Limerick identified as Ptolemy's Regia

Limerick · city · Limerick

Limerick has been supposed to be the Regia of Ptolemy, a writer who derived his information from Roman discoveries between the age of Augustus and the Antonines. The name Rosse-de-Nailleagh in the Annals of Multifarnham is of higher antiquity, and Luimneagh occurs in the Psalter of Cashel as far back as A.M. 2870.

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The notices which occur in ancient writers of the history of Limerick, anterior to the coming of the Danes, are neither numerous nor reliable. It has been supposed to be the Regia of Ptolemy, a writer who derived his information from the discoveries made by the Romans between the age of Augustus and the Antanines,^ but the name of Rosse-de-Nailleagh, as it is designated in the Annals of Multifarnham, is of higher antiquity, and that of Luimneagh, occurring in the Psalter of Cashel, so far back as A.M. 2870, and A.M. 3973, when Ireland was divided, and Luinmeach fixed as the western extremity of the southern half.
Hollmshed, who describes Limerick as being amongst the principal cities of Ireland of his own time, viz., in the middle of the sixteenth century, gives an explanation of the origiri of the name of Limerick which more authentic enquiries prove to be apocryphal. Admitting the building of the city by Yvoms, he says that at an epoch previous to its foundation, the ground which it subsequently occupied was an island stored with grass, upon which in old times one of the Irish potentates, while waging war against another native king, had encamped ; and of which his numerous cavalry eat up the grass in the space of twenty-four hours. From which circumstance he says the place was called " Loum-nc-augh,''' that is to say, made bare, or eaten up by horses. But in a very ancient legend, which is preserved in the Books of Lecan and Balhjmote, and which describes the origin of the name in words translated for us from the original by the late lamented Professor O^Curry, a dialogue takes place ia which, in reply to the question, " Luimneach, why so called V the

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 8

Loss of Bunratty Castle

near Bunratty · parish · Clare · 1644–1645

The Castle of Bunratty, belonging to the Earl of Thomond, was lost around this time, described as a counterpoise to the success of receiving Papal succors brought by Rinuccini.

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As a counterpoise to this success, we may mention the loss at this time of the Castle of Bunratty, belonging to the Earl of Thomond, and which
keepe her said jewell in my owne custodie untill shee were able to pave mee, to prevent future consumption and inconveniences which may ensue unto the said Ladye through the accrueing interest sought by tlie said Kocli : I to pleasure the said Countess payed the said Koch the £20 aforesaid, and kept the said Jewells salfe for the said Ladye, demanding noe interest of moneyes of her. 30th Aprilis, 1649, by vertue of the said Ladj-e Dowager, her letter dated at Grangebegg 29° Martii, 1649, I delivered the said Jewells to Sr. Connor O'Cuillenane, a Franciscan fryar, from whome I receaved twentie pounds, and five shillings, sterling, and who uppon his oate promised to see me payed of 15s. more, bj' May day then next ensueing, instead of the 3 picatouns which were counterfaiet, and that I would not then receave for my payement. John Arthure Fitzllobert, James Ryce FitzJohn, Nichd. Wale, and Thomas Power FitzJaraes wera present. — Ih: Thomas Arthur's M8S., p. 137.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 88

MacIBrien Arra confirmed in Duhallow possessions

Duhallow · barony · Cork · 1570

Following Sidney's expedition, MacIBrien Arra submitted and was confirmed by letters patent in possession of all his manors, castles, lordships and hereditaments in Duhallow. These expeditions were described as successful.

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In 1569 Limerick was one of the first places where the acts and ordinances of the remarkable parliament held this year were ordered to be proclaimed. In the coui'se of a great hosting which Sidney made in the same year, he proceeded from Cork to Limerick, demolished some of the towns of Munster between those cities, and next proceeded to Connaught, and reduced to " obedience" aU the country to Limerick, naming Sir Edward Phitun (Fitton) President — the first President that ever was named in that country. Limerick at this time was in a wasted condition. In the next year foUowuig the Deputy received the submission of MacIBrien Arra, who, m consequence, was confirmed in the possession of aU his " manors, castells, lordshipps, signiories, rules, hereditaments, commodities, and profits, with all and singular appurtenances^'' in DuhaUow. These expeditions were successful.^ It was about this period that Clare was made a portion of the province of Connaught. The deputy visited Limerick a second time in 1575, and was entertaiaed with more pomp than anywhere else.' Here he kept sessions, and observed the same methods he did at Cork ; he then marched into Thomond, in which, though it had formerly belonged to the English lords of Clare, and was inhabited by many English, now not a man of Enghsh extraction was to be found, and even the O'Briens, though very near relatives, were inveterate enemies one to the other ; the country was entirely wasted, and innumerable complaints of murder, rape, burning, robbery, and sacrilege were made to the deputy,* who imprisoned the Earl of Thomond and Teig Mac Murrough until they gave bonds and hostages of their good behaviour ; he kept the earl's brother in irons, made Sir Donald O'Brien sheriff, left a provost marshal and a garrison among them at their request and charge ; and upon shewing them that the uncertainty of their tenures was the cause of aU their disturbances, they promised to surrender their estates and take patents according to law. Having effected these objects he proceeded to Galway.^

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 59

Mayoralty House stone at Newtown Pery Mills

Henry Street · street · Limerick · 1720–1884

A stone cut in 1720 from the Mayoralty House, bearing a figure of the castles without cross or flag, was placed in front of Newtown Pery Mills on Henry Street. It was cited in a controversy over whether the City Seal represented the ancient arms of Limerick.

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Pages 151-2, 690, 708. — While these sheets have been going through the press a controversy has arisen on the subject of the ancient arms of Limerick, in which an endeavour has been made by a writer in one of the Limerick newspapers, to show that the City Seal does not represent the ancient arms. In sustaiument of this allegation, the writer refers to the figure of the castles on the stone described at pp. 151-2, which he states represents the ancient arms, and to the figure cut on the Mayoralty House stone (1720), and now placed in front of Newtown Pery iMills, Henry Street, and also to the figures on the stone at the city Brewery, Newgate Lane (1739), none of which have the cross, neither have they the flag or ensign. The engraver of the cut at page 152 is in some particulars not exact, and I here produce the inscription and figure just as they are:
mgwaute ^etro creaoj{

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 452

Mayor Boyse lays foundation of new floating docks

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1849

Alderman John Boyse, Mayor of Limerick in 1849, laid the foundation of the new floating docks and was presented with a silver trowel for the occasion. He died during his mayoralty around November of that year.

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Alderman John Boyse filled the office of Mayor in 1849 ; he presented an address of the Corporation to her Majesty the Queen, at a levee which was held in Dublin in August.^ He laid the foundation of the new floating docks, for which he was presented with a silver trowel. He was a thorough liberal, a solicitor of eminence, and an energetic member of the independents. He died during his mayoralty about November, and was succeeded for the remainder of the term by Laurence Quinlivan, Esq.
January 1st, 1850, Laurence Quinlivan, Esq., was chosen Mayor. He presided at a banquet given by the citizens to General Lord Gough on his Lordship's return from India, 16th May.* He also attended the Lord

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 291

Men fined for selling unstamped newspaper in Limerick streets

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1834

On April 23rd, 1834, John Dempsey and Denis Cahill were fined £10 at Petty Sessions for selling one copy of the Dublin Satirist, an unstamped paper, in the public streets of Limerick.

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April 23rd. — John Dcmpsey and Denis Cahill fined £10 at Petty Sessions for selling one ccpy of the Dublin Satirist, unstamped paper, in the public streets.
May 4th. — Mr. Sheridan Knowles and Miss jarman visited Limerick.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 277

As the companion tells it

As you pass through Limerick, in 1834 the city saw John Dempsey and Denis Cahill fined £10 at Petty Sessions on April 23rd for selling one copy of the Dublin Satirist, an unstamped paper, in the public streets.

Miss White's donations to Limerick charitable institutions

Nelson Street · street · Dublin

Miss White contributed £1,000 to the Magdalen Asylum and £1,000 to the Lying-in Hospital then situated in Nelson Street, later moved to Henry Street, Limerick.

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Near St. Patrick's Church, but on the opposite side of Clare Street, and occupying the position which was originally the site of Walker's Lace Factory, is the noble institution known as the Convent of the Good Shepherd, originally established as a Magdalen Asylum (which it still is), about the year 181^, the funds of which were raised from public subscription, charity sermons, the interest of £1,000 given by Miss White (who, at the same time, subscribed £1,000 towards the Lying-in Hospital then situate in Nelson Street, now in Henry Street), and by washing. Miss Reddan had long presided over the Asylum, until it was placed under the care of the nuns of the Good Shepherd. The convent, which has been greatly augmented in latter years, is a spacious, airy building, but without any special character, and containing, besides an extremely neat chapel and ample dwelling apartments, a large dormitory, very neatly kept; a reformatory, a wash-house or laundry of great extent, having clothes airing and drying rooms. The chapel has recently been fitted up with beautiful stalls and altars carved in wood from designs of G. Goldie, Esq., architect. The nuns of the Good Shepherd arrived "in Limerick from Angers, in France, in 1849. Mrs. Smith was the first Superioress, Madame de Balligand, a native of France, was the second, and Madame Lockhart is the third and present superioress. Very fine Brussels and Valenciennes lace and vestments are made here by the nuns, who are twenty-five in number; as also by the penitents, who are seventy-five in number, and who are constantly employed in industrial occupations. In connection with the convent, but separated from that part of the building appointed for the penitents, is the reformatory, in which there are forty-five girls, who are thus preserved from the contamination of prisons, and fitted for honest occupations. In chapter lii. we have given an account of the Present-T^tion Convent, the convent of the Sisters of Mercy, and Orphanage of Mount St. Vincent (attached to this orphanage has been built an asylum for widows); and we have given also elsewhere, in the course of this work, an account of the grand educational convent of Laurel Hill, etc., and of the other noble Catholic educational and charitable foundations of the city. Indeed few cities of its rank can boast of so many Catholic religious and charitable institutions as. Limerick.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 392

Moat of Ballycahill

Ballycahill · townland · Limerick

A planted moat or lios at Ballycahill, with an area measuring thirty-three paces or ninety feet in diameter. It was shown to the author during a tour of antiquities around Knocklong.

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Passing on to the north, we saw on the same townland the remains of a square fort : about two-thirds of it was ruined Adjoining the square fort is a round moat, to the west. The mound is thirteen feet high, its sides were luxuriant with numerous hawthorns. The area twenty paces diameter, or fifty-six feet. It has a deep fosse ; a dog was swallowed up in the middle area, and never came back (a cave?). Beyond these, we were shown another, the moat or lios of Ballycahill, which is planted. The area measures thirty-three paces, or ninety feet.
We were told of Aghadoon, stated to be only a quarter of a mile from Knocklong : it is really two miles. Here was a fort five times higher than the others. Hither we drove by Elton cross roads and Fair Green. Aghadoon is on the lands of Knoctora. It is an earthen dun, or fort, about twenty feet in height, planted, and thirty-six paces in diameter ; the area forms a hollow, from the rampart, which is only about three feet in height. The gap, or entrance, is at the east side. In these dimensions there is nothing to justify the statement that it is five times the height of the other moats examined.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 433

Monabraher selected as site for renewed battle

Monabraher · townland · Limerick

After the Battle of Knocktow, Ulick Burke and the Irish determined to strike another blow, and Monabraher, within the liberties of the city of Limerick, was selected for the fight.

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OTlalierty were slain by the O^Flaliertys, Tlie great battle of Knocktow, or the hill of the Battle-axes^ iii Clare Galway, about five miles north of • Galway, between the Lord Justice Garrett, the son of Thomas Earl of Kildare, and Mac WiUiam of ClanTickarde, and which events had been maturing, as we have already seen, was fought in the next year (1504). It is described by the Annalists as one of the most remarkable battles on record since the invasion of Ireland. A description of it, copied nearly word for word, from the Annals of Ulster, is given by the Four Masters ; which O^Donovan, in his note in reference to the account of the details of this sanguinary engagement, states that it is in bardic prose style, which sacrifices strength to sound, and sense to alliteration. The battle was occasioned by a private dispute between the Earl of Kildare and Ulick Burke, the Mac William, &c. of Clanrickarde, Avho was joined by O^Brien of Thomond, and the half of Munster. It is said that no Englishmen fell in the engagement ; and Moore^ adopts this assertion as a fact ; and in truth no English appeared in the battle — the beUigerents at both sides were Irish — viz. those of the Pale, under Kildare, and those of Connaught, under Mac WiUiam, Sir John Davies expresses surprise that so late as the reign of Henry VII. a battle so terrible should be undertaken to decide a mere private quarrel — without charge of the King — as stated in the Book of Howth. Glanricarde and his forces were overthrown — the number of the slain was enormous. But as we proceed, we shall see that Uhck Burke and the " Irish" determined to strike another blow, and that Monabraher, within the hberties of the city of Limerick, was selected for the fight.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 43

Mother Elenor M'Adam memorial stone at old church

Kilquane · townland · Clare · 1708

A memorial stone for Mother Elenor M'Adam, deceased June 1708, lies flat on the ground with its head close to the wall of the old church. The letters are rudely cut on a plain slab with orthographical errors and quaint joining of letters.

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The stone lies flat on the ground, the head close up to the wall of the old church. The letters are rudely cut on a plain slab, and in the orthography there are some errors, whilst the quaint method of joining letters, or making one letter a portion of another, is observable in more than one instance.^
Simon Digby, Protestant Bishop of Limerick, in an autograph letter to Sir Eobert Southwell, at the Camp, dated DubUn, July 2£nd, 1690, now stated that- " he has already had one house plundered by the Irish. The Lord Tyrconnell had taken up his quarters in the Bishop's house at Limerick, in which were all the books and papers belonging to the diocese, fearmg the house, on the entering of the English forces, would be plundered on TyrconuelFs account, and therefore entreats some officer may be entrusted with the order to save it.''''^

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 131

Nenagh Castle held by Long Anthony O'Carroll

Nenagh · town · Tipperary · 1690

Long Anthony O'Carroll, whose followers clashed with Douglas's foraging party at the Bloody Togher, had held the Castle of Nenagh.

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a pistol at the drummer who was sent to him to surrender the fortress^ *' These are m?/ terms/^ exclaimed Grace ; " these only will I give or receive ; and when my provisions are consumed I will defend it till I eat my boots/' hoisting a bloody flag at the moment, and beating back a detachment of 3,000 horse and foot that attempted to cross the Shannon, killing Douglas's best gunner, and compelling the enemy to retreat more rapidly than they had advanced. After this defeat before Athlone, Douglas, with the remnant of his forces made an effort to join King William at Limerick. In doing so he was hourly afraid of falling into the hands of Sarsfield, who, he was aware would make short work of his troops if but the opportunity was thrown in his way. Instead, therefore, of taking the direct route to Limerick, he pursued the road by Ballymore and Ballyboy, avoiding Banagher, where he had heard that Sarsfield awaited him; and, passing through Roscrea, he proceeded by Thurles which he sacked and burned, and Holycross, till he reached the camp at CuUen, where he did not arrive before the 8th of August. When he passed Eoscrea, he encamped on the north side of the hiU of Ptathnavaigue, near Dunkerrin, where the army spent a few days at rest. At the De\'il's Bit mountain a message was received by Douglas from William, to hasten his march, the rapparees every where giving him more than enough to think of. The countrypeople brought quantities of poultry and other provisions to the camp,aU of which were paid for; and here an incident occurred which I have heard from the great grandson of the individual who then hved at Kyleanna, near Clonakenny, in the neighbourhood. This gentleman rode to the camp with several others, having been attracted thither by curiosity. He saw that the grenadiers wore four bells on their waist belts for the purpose of frightening away cavaby ; and it was here the following melancholy occurrence took place : — A soldier who had strayed across the hill to look at the country, sat down to rest, and soon afterwards fell asleep, probably from fatigue; some labourers were working near the spot digging a ditch, and their children who were with them, gathered around the sleejiing soldier, and commenced playing with the bells ; the noise awoke him suddenly, when he ran ofi^ to where his firelock lay, a short distance ; the labourers thinking that he took the musket to fire at the children, one of them (the workmen) threw a stone at the soldier, which hit him on the head and knocked him senseless — the others dispatched him with their spades, and buried him on the spot where the occurrence took place. This was not known to the army, which passed on "ndthout making inquiries after the missing man. A foraging party of the same army was sent down from the camp towards Emmil, where they fell in Avith a large body of the followers of O'CarroU — long Anthony O'Carroll Avho had held the Castle of Nenagh — a conflict ensued — not one of the foraging party, about twelve in number escaped — and to this day the place where this occurred is called the " Bloody Togher" — it lies between Moneygall and Emmil — aU in the King's County.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 122

Nenagh castle taken and town burned

Nenagh · town · Tipperary · 1690

The castle of Nenagh was taken and the town set on fire, despite determined resistance by the defenders and the people. Colonel Evans commanded the County of Limerick regiment of militia during the siege.

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During these events the castle of Nenagh was taken, and the town set on fire, notwithstanding a determined resistance on the part of the defenders and the people. Diu'ing the siege Colonel Evans commanded the County of Limerick regiment of militia, and his Ufe was saved by the merest accident.
' Storey's Impartial History,

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 139

Net fishermen jailed for fishing in Abbey River

Abbey River · river · Donegal · 1839

On September 4th, several net fishermen were imprisoned for fishing in the Abbey River in Limerick. At the same time, it was reported that £30,000 per annum was being spent in Limerick on Scotch herrings.

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Sept. 4th. — On this day several net fishermen were put in jail, for fishing in the Abbey river.
£30,000 per annum said to be laid out at this time in Limerick for Scotch herrings.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 283

As the companion tells it

As you near the Abbey River, a story from 1839. On September 4th that year, several net fishermen were jailed for fishing in this river. At the same time, it was said that £30,000 a year was being laid out in Limerick for Scotch herrings.

New Butter Weigh-house built in Carr Street

Carr Street · street · Limerick · 1823

A new Butter Weigh-house was built in Carr-street, closely adjoining the new Linen Hall in Limerick. The former weigh-house outside Mungret Gate was ejected for want of title.

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In the month of July a new Butter Weigh-house built in Carr-street, closely adjoining the new Linen Hall. The former Weigh-house outside Mungret Gate ejected for want of title.
August 4th. — A man named Daniel O'Connell, who had been tried at the Assizes, was executed in front of the new County Jail for murder. He acknowledged that he was one of the party who broke into the house of Dennis Morrissey, on the 22nd of February, 1822 ; but he denied that he fired the r^hot by which Morissey was killed.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 250

Newcastle race ground near Limerick

Newcastle · town · Limerick

About two miles south of Limerick at Newcastle is a fine race ground with a permanent stand, where races celebrated in a well-known ballad are held. These races have attracted considerable attention even in England.

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About two miles south from Limerick, at a place called Newcastle, is a very fine race ground, with a permanent stand, where the sporting events celebrated in a well-known ballad are generally held. Tliese races have latterly attracted a great deal of attention even in England. About a
' An inquiry was held by the commissioners of Fisheries in March, 1865, into the legality of the great Lax weir, which ended in an unanimous judgment on the part of the Commissioners in favour of the weir.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 309

Oath of allegiance administered at Caherconlish, 1798

Caherconlish · town · Limerick · 1798

Mr. Fitzgerald of Ballineety proceeded to Caherconlish on Sunday January 21st and Sunday 28th to administer the oath of allegiance to all persons desirous of taking it, as part of the government response during the 1798 period.

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Mr. Fitzgerald of Ballineety, proceeded to Caherconlish on Sunday 21st and Sunday 28th to administer the oath of allegiance to all persons desirous of taking same.
March 9th. — A meeting of the merchants, bankers, traders and inhabitants, was held in the City Tholsel, for the purpose of getting in voluntary subscriptions for the defence of the country. Resolutions were passed in furtherance of the object. The Mayor, Sheriffs, Right Rev. Dr. Young, R.C.B., the Recorder, Sir Christopher Knight, Eaton Maunsell, Esq., Rev. Thomas Shepherd, and Rev. Michael Seawright, were appointed a committee for carrying the resolutions into effect.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 225

O'Connell bronze statue at the Crescent, Limerick

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1847

A larger subscription raised by Limerick city and county, plus Tipperary and Clare, funded a magnificent bronze statue of O'Connell which graces the Crescent in Limerick.

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O'Connell. A large sum was subscribed, and forwarded to a National Committee then formed in Dublin for that grateful purpose; but as the sums raised by the Parishes of St. Michael, Parteen, St. Patrick, and Monaleen, amounting to £151, were retained by the merest chance in Limerick, and were subsequently lodged in the Provincial Bank of Ireland by the Treasurer of the fund, William Roche, Esq., the money formed the nucleus of a much larger and more general subscription, which some few years subsequently was raised by the city and county, and by the counties of Tipperary and Clare, for the magnificent statue in bronze to O'Connell, which graces the Crescent in Limerick, and of which we shall have to treat in due course.
An action was brought this year, by Mr. Joseph Robinson, merchant, against the tenant of that portion of the Tolls and Customs comprised under the head " Tolls and Customs on river and water carriage", as heretofore collected. The action arose from the seizure of a portion of a cargo of Indian corn, imported into Limerick from Kilrush by a trading vessel during the previous year, after toll had been demanded and refused. Defence was taken by the Corporation. The action involved the whole question of that portion of the revenue of the citizens of Limerick, which went under the head of Tolls and Customs — nearly four-fifths of the Borough Fund — a fund from time immemorial collected, as in Liverpool, Cork, Glasgow, Bristol, etc. The right had been before challenged, but without effect. In 1 823 an action had been brought against the then existing Corporation, to test their right to levy tolls and customs. It was tried in Cork, and a verdict found for the Corporation. The case embracing the greater portion of the Borough Fund, out of which the public markets were maintained, the public charities contributed to, the cleansing, A^atering, lighting of the old town, etc., defrayed, the local courts supported, and the general improvement of the city advanced, it was unanimously resolved to defend the action, which was done successfully.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 290

As the companion tells it

As you come through Limerick, the Crescent holds a bronze statue of O'Connell, paid for by subscriptions from across the region. The story begins with sums raised by the Parishes of St. Michael, Parteen, St. Patrick, and Monaleen, amounting to 151 pounds. These were meant for a National Committee formed in Dublin for the purpose of honouring O'Connell, but by the merest chance they stayed in Limerick. The Treasurer of the fund, William Roche, lodged them in the Provincial Bank of Ireland. That money became the nucleus of a much larger and more general subscription, raised by the city and county of Limerick, and by the counties of Tipperary and Clare. What began as 151 pounds from four parishes grew into something far greater. The account describes the sums as retained by chance in Limerick, and from there the fund gathered strength. The city and county of Limerick subscribed, and so did the neighbouring counties of Tipperary and Clare. The result was the statue that stands at the Crescent, described in the record as a magnificent statue in bronze to O'Connell.

Old parish chapel outside Thomond Gate decaying

near Thomond Gate · street · Limerick

Dr. Lacy made a surrender of the old parish chapel outside Thomond Gate in Limerick, which was tumbling to decay. When more freedom was granted, the clergy took a small waste malt house in the Little Island and converted it into a parish chapel.

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Dr. Lacy, while enjoying the bishopric of Limerick, was appointed administrator of the diocese of Plilfenora, by Dr. Daly, bishop of that see, who remained at Tournay in France. He conferred holy orders, and subsequently, on the 23rd December, 1738, priesthood, on the Rev. James White, compiler of White's MSS. He supplied his diocese with clergy by sending young students to foreign countries to study, where they received sacred orders, and then came home to the mission, which they generally discharged with distinguished fidelity. During his episcopacy the gentry of the country ruled with an iron rod, irrespective of law or order. On one occasion, Thomas O'Dell, Esq., the principal man in the parish of Ballingarry, caused the Rev. Christopher Bermingham to fly to France because he was obnoxious to him, for no other reason than that he, O'Dell, preferred the parish should be given to another clergyman.^ Owing to the terrible famine which prevailed in 1744, Dr. O'Keelfe, and the other bishops of L'eland, granted a relaxation to the people of the Lenten fast. He saw religion, however, revive in some respects. He made a surrender of the old parish chapel outside Thomond Gate, which was tumbling to decay, and when a little more freedom was granted, the clergy were enabled to take a small waste malt house in the Little Island, of which they made a parish chapel, rmtil they were tolerated to build a better, which was the case in 1749, when the

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 357

Parliament held at Limerick in 1542

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1542

A parliament was held at Limerick in 1542, with further notices recorded, marking Limerick as a site of political governance.

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Parliament at Limerick (1542), 85; further notices of, 94; acts proclaimed in Limerick (1569). 99; further notices of, 1 14, 161 ; members of in 1689, 238; further proceedings and acts of, 252, 272, 304, 328, 352, 382, 38:i, 384, 3-9, 428, 462, 454, 506 : committee as to Corporation (1822), 454; proceedings in 1824, 462.
Parliamentarians in England, 161.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 457

Peace proclaimed in Limerick between England and France

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1712

On 21 May 1712, peace between England and France was proclaimed in Limerick by Mayor William Butler, the Sheriff, and the Corporation, accompanied by the Earl of Inchiquin and his son Lord O'Brien on horseback, with trades displaying their colours.

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On the 21st of May, 1712, peace was proclaimed in Limerick between England and Prance by the Mayor, William Butler, Esq., the Sheriff, the Corporation, accompanied by the Earl of Inchiquin and his son, the Lord O'Brien, and many other gentlemen, all on horseback; the trades also appeared "ndth their usual colours. ^
The same year William Butler being Mayor, His Grace James Butler, Duke of Ormonde, and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, came to Limerick. The inhabitants went to meet him as far as Bruff. The streets were lined by the army. The Governor, Mayor, Bisliop, Clergy, Corporation, met him at St. John's Gate, where the Governor stopped his coach, " demanding if he was the Lord Lieutenant, James, Duke of Ormonde ? Upon his avowing that he was, and at the same time showing his star, the Governor delivered him the keys of the City, the Mayor dehvercd him the sword and mace, and the Bishop gave him the keys of the Church, &c. ; the great guns then fired and the bells rung. He was conducted to the Bishop's house, where he then lodged, and the army fired three rounds."^

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 176

Peter's Cell Seminary in Limerick

Peter's Cell · street · Limerick

At this period there was no diocesan seminary or college in Munster except the small one at Peter's Cell, Limerick, and that of St. John's, Waterford. This situation prompted Dr. Young to conceive the idea of founding a new college suited to the increasing requirements of the diocese.

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We have to go back a little to take a retrospect of the conduct and of the struggles of the Catholics of Limerick, soon after the series of events with whiclTour preceding chapter has been so largely occupied. The rebellion of '98, the attempt of Emmett in 1803, the insolent bigotry and exclusive monopoly of the Orange party mside and outside the Corporation, the decay of trade, Avhich to a great extent was influenced by the Act of Union and other causes, had clouded but not destroyed the dawmug hopes of the Catholics. The Eight Eev. John Young, though a firm loyalist, and an anxious supporter of order, was at the same time thoroughly devoted to the best interests of his country, and the Cathohc rehgion possessed mhim a fearless and accomphshed defender and advocate in all times and seasons. Learned,! indefatigable, devoted to study, and to the exacting duties of his exalted station, he was an example of piety and self-denial, and exercised an mfluence, by the unostentatious performance of his duty, which was widely felt beyond the confines of his extensive diocese. There was no diocesan seminary or college, at this period, in Munster, except the small one at Peter's Cell, Limerick, and that of St. John's, Waterford, which coutmues to flourish up to this our own day, when Dr. Young conceived the idea of founding a college, suited to the increasing requirements of the diocese. _ In this he was aided not only by the clergy, but by the Catholic citizens, who m 1805, had entered into large subscriptions for the purpose : the site was at Park, within the demesne of Park House, which Dr. Young had purchased for £1800, as a residence for the Bishops of the diocese ; he presided over the college, which sent out many distinguished clergymen.^ In the agitation which now grew up, connected with the Cathohc claims, nothing became of more absorbing and intense interest than the question of the YETO~in other words, the permission of government interference in the appomtment of Cathohc Bishops —a proposal against which, the Catholic Hierarchy of Ireland had protested, and not one of them with more sunpleness of purpose and directness of aim, than Dr. Young in 1808, when a solenm synod was held m Dublhi, and when their sentiments were expressed in language not to be mistaken or

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 241

Port and harbour improvements surveyed in Limerick

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1834

Mr. Rhodes, a Government engineer, surveyed the port and harbour of Limerick to extend improvements under the Wellesley Bridge Amendment Act. He was in Limerick this week to act upon specifications detailed in his report.

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Mr. Ehodes, Government engineer, who recently surveyed the port and harbour, in order to extend improvements, was this week in Limerick, with a view to acting upon the specifications detailed in his report, under the Wellesley Bridge Amendment Act.
The Provincial Bank propose to transfer the business of their establishment to a more commodious and suitable concern in George's-street, having purchased the site of the " Round Church," as St. George's Church, in George's-street, was called. This Church was built by the Pery family in the last century as a chapel of ease. Near it a terrible murder was perpetrated, long before houses had been built in George's-street, and when the church was in the fields. Though called the " Round Church," it was a plain square building, with the gable to the front of George's-street, and a stone ball topped with a weather-cock on it.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 277

Prisoners transported to Penitentiary House in Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1823

The City Sheriffs of Limerick received a government order to transmit five men and three women, under sentence of transportation, to the Penitentiary House in Cork.

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May 10th.— The City Sheriffs received an order from Government to transmit hve men ana three woman, under sentence of transportation, to the Penitentiary House, Cork.
May 14th.— Mr. Thomas P. Vokes, appointed Police Magistrate for the County of Limerickvice Richard Wilcocks resigned. Mr. Wilcocks retains his appointment as Inspector-General of the MunsterjPolice.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 250

Protestant bishop's house in Limerick set by Act of Parliament

Limerick · city · Limerick · 1660–1670

Among the land grants in Limerick, a house was purchased by Act of Parliament and annexed to the see for ever for the Protestant bishop. This formed part of the post-Restoration ecclesiastical settlement.

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Among the grants in Limerick, was a house purchased by act of Parliamentj set out as annexed to this see for ever, for the Protestant bishop.*
After the general survey of the kingdom, the highest value given was only 4s. an acre, and for some acres only one penny. It was Lord Broughill who proposed that the whole kingdom might be surveyed, and the number of

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 108

Rath near Shanid Castle

Shanid · electoral division · Limerick

A rath constructed in segments was located near Shanid Castle, one of several large raths in the county including those at Bruree, Kilpeacon, and Kilfinnan.

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and very early, ancient, and interesting monuments on the banks and hill screens of Lough Gur, and within a large circuit around it, large earthen works, chiefly of the military class, as at Friarstown ; circular moats, duns, intrenched forts, raths, etc., occur in various districts, the largest raths being at Bruree, Kilpeacon, and Kilfinnan, and one in sesrments near Shanid Castle. At Caher Park, Caherconlish, are the traces of an ancient city. Of religious houses not in the city, there were thirty -five, chiefly founded by the Desmond family. Seven monastic establishments were on the banks of the Comraogue. The most interesting remains of religious houses are at Adare, Askeaton, and Kilmallock, Manisternenagh, Kilshane Abbey, Mungret, Galbally Friary, Kilflln monastery, and the fine old abbey in the parish of Rochestown.
Ruined Castles. — Of these there are nearly one hundred, as at Shanid, Croom, Carrigogunnell, Castleconnell, Cappagh, etc.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 416

Ratwyrd lands forfeited by John Browne, granted to Annislie

Rathurd · townland · Limerick

Two parts of two ploughlands at Ratwyrd, part of the Leper House's forty ploughlands, came into Queen Elizabeth's hands through the attainder of John Browne. The Queen granted them to Robert Annislie, with six pounds rent paid to the King.

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s This inquisition shows the grants of King John to the bishops of Limerick ; the grants of Queen Elizabeth of St. Mary's Priory and its lands at 4d. per acre, to Edmond Sexten, and also the lands of Monksland, Clasknagilly, Branlouge and Inshymore, to the said Edward Sexten ; the grants by letters patent of King Henry III. to the Leper House, near the city of Limerick, of forty ploughlands, one ploughland of which the said master of the said Leper Hospital* held when the inquisition was taken — that Gerald, Earl of Desmond held one ploughland in fee of the land called Corbally, parcel of the said forty ploughlands, that he was attainted of high treason, whereby the ploughland became seized by the Queen Elizabeth who granted the same by letters patent to Robert Annislie, one of the undertakers in the Co. of Limerick, for the yearly rent of forty shillings — that Corbally now (1615) is in the possession of Thomas Gould by conveyance and assignment of Annislie, and that no rent is paid out of it to the Ma3-or and commonality of Limerick. The inquisition found that Bealus, alias Courtbrack, was another of the fortj' ploughlands — that the Earl of Desmond held it in fee, that on his attainder it ivas granted by Queen Elizabeth to Robert Annislie at a rent of three pounds per annum ; and that it is now (1615) in possession of the Earl of Thomond, and paid no rent to the mayor &c. The inquisition further found that half a ploughland called Farranygallogh, parcel of the said forty ploughlands, was in the tenure and occupation of the nunnery of Killone, in the County of Clare, which together with the nunnery and its possessions came unto the cro^^Ti, and was by letters patent granted to the said Baron of Insequine, and is now (1615) in the possession of the Earl of Thomond for which no rent is paid to the mayor &c. The inquisition also found that two parts of two ploughlands in three parts divided in Ratwyrd, being parcel of the said forty ploughlands, came into Queen Elizabeth's hands by the attainder of John Browne, and were by the Queen granted to the said Robert Annislie, out of which £G rent is paid to the King, and that three other parcela of land — viz. Gorteardboher, containing ten acres, Gortrebowley, live acres, Rathgreylan, lifteea acres, with three parcels of land, are accounted for one ploughland, parcel of the said forty ploughlands, and are now in tenure and possession of Phillis White, Simon ffanning, and Edmond Burke of Ballasimon, for which they pay no rent to the mayor &c. The inquisition further finds that certain other such parcels of Gowens lying south near St. John's Gate, and the land of Martui Croft, and Clownegonderiske, containing a ploughland, being part of the forty ploughlands, are now in the tenure of the mayor and commonality of the city, and that the mayor and commonality are seized of the following parcels of land being part of the said forty ploughlands : viz. Park, containing ^ths of a ploughland in possession of Thomas Comyn, held by him from the

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Reconciliation of factions in Emly

Emly · town · Tipperary · 1862

On 30 November, a reconciliation of the 'Three and Four years old' factions took place in Emly, mediated by the Archbishop of Cashel and the Redemptorist Fathers.

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Nov. 30. — Reconciliation of the " Three and Four years old", in Emly, by the Ai-chbishop of Cashel and the Redemptorist Fathers.
Jan. 24, 1863. — A meeting was convened by the High Sheriff for the county to adopt a petition to parliament in order to support Colonel Dickson's drainage bill.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 301

Religious houses founded by Desmond family

Adare · townland · Limerick

Thirty-five religious houses existed outside the city of Limerick, chiefly founded by the Desmond family. Seven monastic establishments stood on the banks of the Camogue river. Notable remains survived at Adare, Askeaton, Kilmallock, Manisternenagh, Kilshane Abbey, Mungret, Galbally Friary, Kilfinn monastery, and Rochestown.

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and very early, ancient, and interesting monuments on the banks and hill screens of Lough Gur, and within a large circuit around it, large earthen works, chiefly of the military class, as at Friarstown ; circular moats, duns, intrenched forts, raths, etc., occur in various districts, the largest raths being at Bruree, Kilpeacon, and Kilfinnan, and one in sesrments near Shanid Castle. At Caher Park, Caherconlish, are the traces of an ancient city. Of religious houses not in the city, there were thirty -five, chiefly founded by the Desmond family. Seven monastic establishments were on the banks of the Comraogue. The most interesting remains of religious houses are at Adare, Askeaton, and Kilmallock, Manisternenagh, Kilshane Abbey, Mungret, Galbally Friary, Kilflln monastery, and the fine old abbey in the parish of Rochestown.
Ruined Castles. — Of these there are nearly one hundred, as at Shanid, Croom, Carrigogunnell, Castleconnell, Cappagh, etc.

Internet Archive limerickitshisto00leni, Chapter 416

Limerick, its history and antiquities; ecclesiastical, civil, and military,from the earliest ages, with copious historical, archaeological, topographical, and genealogical notes

The stories, best first

Franciscan Fathers in hired house during 1615 visitation

Franciscan Fathers retake St. Francis's Abbey church in 1687

French regiment garrisons Limerick

Garrison of Kilmallock takes prey of Loughgur

George III proclaimed in Limerick

Ginkle's army leaves 400 sick at Birr

Grant of Thomond to Thomas de Clare

Harold family property at Pennywell held in trust during penal times

Harvie lands supplies at Limerick quay

Henry VIII grants St Mary-house monastery to Edmond Sexten

Hubert de Burgo buried in Dominican Monastery, Limerick

Inland Navigation re-opened after bank burst

Inquisition of the 40 ploughlands of Limerick's liberties

Ireton's fort built and bridge planned over Shannon

Irish elk remains at Castlefarm and Rathcannon

James Creagh killed at Aughrim

James Fitz-Morris fled from Inishcattery

James O'Gorman born in Bunratty Castle

James's army at Drogheda

John Mothel of Kells Abbey succeeds as Bishop of Limerick

John Newport of Carrick given protection from quartering

Kildare family parliamentary representation for Limerick

King commands Limerick placed in Lord Justice's hands

King John grants Castle Connell lands to William de Burgo

King John grants Castleconnell to William de Burgh

King John's Castle, Limerick — a premier Norman fortification

King's Castle and St. Francis Abbey reserved for assizes

King's Castle Limerick possessions recorded by inquisition

King's Island attacked and rebuilt

Last Constable of the Castle of Limerick

Limerick election rioters imprisoned and released

Limerick halls rendered desolate after Jacobite defeat

Limerick identified as Ptolemy's Regia

Loss of Bunratty Castle

MacIBrien Arra confirmed in Duhallow possessions

Mayoralty House stone at Newtown Pery Mills

Mayor Boyse lays foundation of new floating docks

Men fined for selling unstamped newspaper in Limerick streets

Miss White's donations to Limerick charitable institutions

Moat of Ballycahill

Monabraher selected as site for renewed battle

Mother Elenor M'Adam memorial stone at old church

Nenagh Castle held by Long Anthony O'Carroll

Nenagh castle taken and town burned

Net fishermen jailed for fishing in Abbey River

New Butter Weigh-house built in Carr Street

Newcastle race ground near Limerick

Oath of allegiance administered at Caherconlish, 1798

O'Connell bronze statue at the Crescent, Limerick

Old parish chapel outside Thomond Gate decaying

Parliament held at Limerick in 1542

Peace proclaimed in Limerick between England and France

Peter's Cell Seminary in Limerick

Port and harbour improvements surveyed in Limerick

Prisoners transported to Penitentiary House in Cork

Protestant bishop's house in Limerick set by Act of Parliament

Rath near Shanid Castle

Ratwyrd lands forfeited by John Browne, granted to Annislie

Reconciliation of factions in Emly

Religious houses founded by Desmond family